Dissected kidneys in anatomy museum

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Our museums

Exhibiting our rich assortment of scientific, historic and educational artefacts

The Faculty of Medicine and Health is home to four extensive museums. Explore our rich collections online and on campus.

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View of the Quadrangle from Parramatta Road in 1862

Sydney Medical School Museum

Explore the rich history of medicine at the University in our online museum and archive. Our museum is a representation of our history and a collection of artefacts, images, publications, multimedia and virtual exhibitions.

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Ainsworth Collection of Medical Pathology

The Ainsworth Interactive Collection of Medical Pathology (Pathology Museum) houses approximately 1600 pathological specimens on permanent display, providing an invaluable teaching resources for medical science education.

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J.T. Wilson museum showing a computer and the anatomy displays

J.T. Wilson Museum

This museum has an extensive collection of prosections, with more than 660 specimens covering all regions of the body.

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Museum entry from right including a skeleton and display cabinets

J.L. Shellshear Museum

This museum specialises in human, other primate and mammalian skeletal collections. It includes casts of human ancestors and other hominids.

Sydney University Museums

History of Medicine and Health